Daniela's Lair

Fortress of Dinitude.

January 27, 2009
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A Multiplatform Life: Things I Learned In D.C. Covering The Presidential Inauguration

I spent January 17th – 21st in D.C, working with MTV News to provide coverage of the presidential inauguration. I spent my days and some evenings shooting interviews and performances for televised broadcast on MTV. I worked at the following … Continue reading

January 8, 2009
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Finding Obama: Inauguration Weekend Tales, Pt.1

The closest I’ve come to President-Elect Obama was last fall, when I pretended to shake this cardboard cut-out version’s hand in Union Square. It’s incredibly surreal, being able to look forward to a progressive president who I actually care about. … Continue reading

October 22, 2008
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Snaps: “A Night for Vets: An MTV Concert for the BRAVE” Rehearsal

Boss: Hey Daniela, do you want to go downstairs and take photos at the BRAVE rehearsal? Me: OK. Here’s a little blurb about what went down at the rehearsal. Ludacris was really nice when I approached him. I overheard him … Continue reading

October 8, 2008
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Traumatizing my Co-Workers To Remind You To Register To Vote

A few days ago I tried to check my registration status online and was shocked to discover that I had no record. The realization that I still needed to register to vote (combined with low blood sugar) resulted in me … Continue reading

September 17, 2008
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On My Radar: Jonathan Ames & “Bored to Death”

I recently spoke (through the interwebs) with Brooklyn writer Jonathan Ames about his debut graphic novel, “The Alcoholic”. You can read the full interview and check out a six-page preview of the comic on the Splash Page blog. Jonathan Ames … Continue reading